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When a person dies, their nails and hair continue to grow for a long time after his or her death.
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IMPORTANCE/CARE OF THE NAILS & HAIR
Your first question about the nails & hair is probably why the two are grouped together. Let's start there, then. Your hair and nails are made out of the same material: keratin. However, since your nails are much thicker, they are harder. They are also both alike in the way that they have no nerves in them; when you cut a hair or a nail you don't feel it. Basically, the part of the nails & hair you see is the part of them that is dead. The only living part of the nails & hair is the part in the scalp (or for the nails, in the skin).
Caring for the nails & hair is easy; you probably already do these things regularly. However, it is especially important that you do each task properly.
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- Brushing helps to stop dirt from building up in your hair by cleaning much of the dirt out. It also makes it easier for the sebum to go down the shafts of your hair.
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Brushing too much can damage your hair. You should only brush once or twice a day. |
- Washing helps clean your hair of germs and dirt better than brushing alone. Washing keeps your hair healthy.
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Try not to blow-dry your hair too much. The heat can damage your hair. |
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- Cleaning keeps the dirt and germs out from under your nails. Without cleaning, your nails could become infected.
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You should clean your nails with soap and water. If they are very dirty, you could use a brush. |
- Trimming your nails makes them cleaner and look better.
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You should use a nail file or a nail clipper to trim your nails. Fingernails should be rounded, but toenails should be cut straight across. |
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